Find out how popular the last name Schmoyer is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Schmoyer.

Schmoyer, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Schmoyer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schmoyer in America

Schmoyer is the 27974th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schmoyer surname appeared 857 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Schmoyer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schmoyer to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Schmoyer

The surname Schmoyer has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Schmeier," which refers to a person who worked as a blacksmith or metalsmith. The earliest recorded spelling of the name was "Schmeyger," found in records from the town of Mainz in the year 1376.

Over time, the name evolved into various forms, such as "Schmeyer," "Schmoier," and eventually, "Schmoyer." This evolution in spelling was common during the Middle Ages, as scribes often transcribed names based on their phonetic interpretation.

One of the earliest known references to the Schmoyer name can be found in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a 16th-century world history book published in 1493. The book mentions a "Hans Schmoyer," who was a prominent metalworker in the city of Nuremberg during that time.

In the 17th century, records show that a family bearing the Schmoyer name resided in the village of Wöllstein, located in the region of Rhineland-Palatinate. This area was known for its metalworking traditions, lending credence to the name's origins.

Notable individuals with the Schmoyer surname include:

1. Johann Schmoyer (1650-1718), a renowned blacksmith from Wöllstein, famous for his intricate ironwork designs.
2. Katharina Schmoyer (1712-1783), a respected midwife and herbalist from the town of Kaiserslautern.
3. Wilhelm Schmoyer (1820-1895), a German-American immigrant who established a successful metalworking business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
4. Emilie Schmoyer (1865-1947), a pioneering female architect and one of the first women to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania's architecture program.
5. Otto Schmoyer (1901-1982), a renowned German-American painter and sculptor, known for his abstract expressionist works.

Throughout the centuries, the Schmoyer name has maintained its association with metalworking and craftsmanship, reflecting the ancestral roots and traditions of those who bore this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schmoyer

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Schmoyer.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Schmoyer was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Schmoyer has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Schmoyer was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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